Prostacyclin (also called prostaglandin I2 or PGI2) is a prostaglandin member of the eicosanoid family of lipid molecules. It inhibits platelet activation...
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Prostaglandin-I synthase (EC 5.3.99.4) also known as prostaglandin I2 (prostacyclin) synthase (PTGIS) or CYP8A1 is an enzyme involved in prostanoid biosynthesis...
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The prostacyclin receptor, also termed the prostaglandin I2 receptor or just IP, is a receptor belonging to the prostaglandin (PG) group of receptors....
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from the system. Prostacyclin is synthesized from arachidonic acid in endothelial cells. In vascular smooth muscle cells, prostacyclin binds mainly to...
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lipoxygenase pathway. The cyclooxygenase pathway produces thromboxane, prostacyclin and prostaglandin D, E and F. Alternatively, the lipoxygenase enzyme...
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conversion of arachidonic acid to prostaglandin H2, an important precursor of prostacyclin, which is expressed in inflammation. PTGS2 (COX-2), converts arachidonic...
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reactions), the thromboxanes (mediators of vasoconstriction), and the prostacyclins (active in the resolution phase of inflammation). Prostanoids are seen...
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blocking the action of the potent vasoconstrictor endothelin-1. Prostacyclins and prostacyclin agonists also cause vasodilation and also inhibit platelet aggregation...
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biosynthesis of prostanoids, including thromboxane and prostaglandins such as prostacyclin, from arachidonic acid. A member of the animal-type heme peroxidase family...
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Korea, as a vasodilator and antiplatelet agent. It is classified as a prostacyclin analog. It has been studied for the treatment of pulmonary hypertension...
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are constricted and blood cannot flow to the tissues. Iloprost is a prostacyclin mimetic. For pulmonary arterial hypertension, iloprost is given via inhalation...
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ACT-333679 (or MRE-269, the free carboxylic acid), are agonists of the prostacyclin receptor, which leads to vasodilation in the pulmonary circulation. It...
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formation on damaged sites of small blood vessels and decrease of PgI2 (Prostacyclin) synthesis; it also facilitates platelet aggregation and adhesion, that...
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Coagulation (section Prostacyclin)
degradation products that inhibit excessive fibrin formation.[citation needed] Prostacyclin (PGI2) is released by endothelium and activates platelet Gs protein-linked...
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whose selective inhibition results in levels of prostaglandin I2 (PGI2, prostacyclin) down-regulated relative to thromboxane (since COX-1 in platelets is...
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deterioration is nuanced and uncertain. Normally endothelial cells release prostacyclin and nitric oxide (NO) which induce relaxation of the smooth muscle cells...
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involving cyclooxygenase-2 and prostacyclin and increases nitric oxide bioavailability in the endothelium. Endogenous prostacyclin (PGI2) plays a critical role...
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thrombomodulin, and prevent platelet aggregation with nitric oxide and prostacyclin. When endothelium of a blood vessel is damaged, the endothelial cells...
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effect. There is moderate certainty evidence that intravenous iloprost (prostacyclin analogue) is more effective than aspirin for relieving rest pain and...
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injection (IP injection), the injection of a substance into the peritoneum Prostacyclin receptor (symbol PTGIR, older synonym IP) IP address, a numerical label...
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(dinoprost) Sulotroban Tafluprost Travoprost Unoprostone IP (I2)Tooltip Prostacyclin receptor Agonists: ACT-333679 AFP-07 Beraprost BMY-45778 Carbacyclin...
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inhibited platelet aggregation. PG-X, which later would become known as prostacyclin, was 30 times more potent than any other known anti-aggregatory agent...
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catalyzed cyclooxygenase and lipoxygenase, increases the correlation prostacyclin/ thromboxane A2 and blocks the leukotriene formation. Increases the content...
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blood vessels, which leads to a decrease in the production of prostacyclin in them. Prostacyclin usually prevents platelet aggregation and vasoconstriction...
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regulating oxidative stress by releasing mediators, such as nitric oxide, prostacyclin and endothelin, and by controlling local angiotensin-II activity. Dysfunctional...
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management company PGI, IATA code for Chitato Airport in Angola PGI2 (Prostacyclin), a chemical which regulates blood clotting Phosphoglucose isomerase...
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(dinoprost) Sulotroban Tafluprost Travoprost Unoprostone IP (I2)Tooltip Prostacyclin receptor Agonists: ACT-333679 AFP-07 Beraprost BMY-45778 Carbacyclin...
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(dinoprost) Sulotroban Tafluprost Travoprost Unoprostone IP (I2)Tooltip Prostacyclin receptor Agonists: ACT-333679 AFP-07 Beraprost BMY-45778 Carbacyclin...
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Specialized pro-resolving mediators § Prostaglandins and isoprostanes). Prostacyclins include: PGI2. Thromboxanes (TX) include the following metabolites of...
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aggregation. It is in homeostatic balance in the circulatory system with prostacyclin, a related compound. The mechanism of secretion of thromboxanes from...
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